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- 07/28/2022 at 12:58 PM
  iLoveDaisy
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  Daisy was on the couch with me. Suddenly I saw a cecotrope on the blanket she was on and there were small skinny worms wiggling in it. I don’t know what to do or what kinds of worms they are. Does she need to go to the vet? Could they be passed to my other animals or me? Please help.
- 07/28/2022 at 1:16 PM
  Bam
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  Most worms that affect buns do not harm. They’re mostly disgusting to the bun owner. Could you get us a picture or find one online that resembles the worms you saw?
  
  There are dewormers that can be used for buns. Fenbendazole (one brand name is Panacur) is one. Ivermectin is effective against some internal parasites.
  
  Signs of a bad worm infestation is weight loss -typical is a big belly, but skinny limbs, matte fur (as opposed to smooth fur with a “healthy glow” – but sheen and quality of fur obv differ a lot between rabbit breeds). If your bun is showing any of these signs, you should contact a vet for advice on de-worming, because a massive infestation should not be treated the same way as a lighter infestation.
- 07/28/2022 at 2:19 PM
  iLoveDaisy
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  I think Daisy may have gotten the worms from eating grass. We put her in a pen outside for a few hours each day and she obviously eats grass. I will NOT be letting her eat grass anymore. I don’t see how else she could’ve gotren them, as she’s an only bun.
- 07/28/2022 at 2:51 PM
  iLoveDaisy
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  She doesnt show any of those signs. Here is a picture that resembles her worms, except hers were in her cecotropes:
  
  https://pin.it/2pOBLPV
  
  I think hers are pinworms. So I could just buy a dewormer and I wouldn’t have to take her to the vet?
- 07/28/2022 at 3:22 PM
  Bam
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  It looks like rabbit pinworms. They’re very common and do as a rule not pose a health threat. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/pinworms-in-rabbits
  
  They can get it from eating grass. My very rabbit savvy vet says not to treat, unless the infestation is bad. If the infestation is heavy you should treat with caution, under vet supervision, since heavy-duty deworming of a heavily infested bun can be fatal for the bun.
  
  These type worms are in no way an indication of poor bun ownership.
- 07/28/2022 at 4:31 PM
  iLoveDaisy
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  This is the first time I have seen the worms on her. Will they go away on their own, or will they just stay in her with no negative affect?
- 07/28/2022 at 7:01 PM
  LBJ10
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  They won’t go away on their own. But if they aren’t hurting anything, then you probably don’t need to do anything. It isn’t unusual for bunnies to have low-grade pinworm infestations.
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